Western NC Archives - Page 53 of 73

Hunters in Maine are under attack again from anti-hunters who are attempting to get bear hunting banned in that New England state.

Anti-hunters trying again to end bear-hunting in Maine

It’s been 10 years since Maine’s hunters held off a statewide referendum to end bear hunting, an attempt bankrolled by the Human Society of the United States. […]

It will take some cold weather to kick-start the smallmouth bass bite on Lake James.

Lake James anglers waiting for cold weather to get smallmouth biting

Craig Holt

Weather has played havoc with smallmouth bass fishing in the North Carolina mountains, but guide Tim Laws of Old Fort is biding his time because he knows things will heat up once cold weather descends upon Lake James. […]

Big baits produce some big smallmouth bass for anglers like Tim Laws.

Other Attractions

Tim Mead

Mountain Glory Festival: Each October the City of Marion sponsors an all-day street festival with local artisans displaying and selling their creations. […]

Either one of Lake James’ two main arms is capable of spitting out smallmouth bass like this one, but they do fish differently.

A reservoir with a split personality

Tim Mead

Lake James is a unique reservoir in that it is fed by two major tributary rivers, the Catawba and Linville, each of which has unique characteristics. […]

Smallmouth bass are busting tiny threadfin shad on the surface at Fontana Lake, jump-starting a great topwater bite.

Topwater bass bite shines on Fontana Lake

Craig Holt

Topwater action on bass at Fontana Lake has been tough to beat in recent days. […]

Fall is topwater time for smallmouth bass on Lake James

Tim Mead

Fall is a great time for anglers to chase smallmouth bass on Lake James. […]

Striped bass, along with several other species, are hitting Alabama rigs being trolled in 20 to 30 feet of water at Lake Norman.

Lake Norman fish starting to stir as water temperature drops

Craig Holt

As water temperatures have started to fall, the appetites of Lake Norman’s gamefish have started to rise, according to guide Gus Gustafson. […]

Spotted bass, hybrids and largemouth bass are biting crankbaits and jerkbaits at Lake Chatuge in the North Carolina mountains.

Spotted, hybrid and largemouth bass biting at Lake Chatuge

Craig Holt

Anglers at Lake Chatuge in the mountains of Clay County along the Georgia border are enjoying action from a variety of fish species as summer nears its end. […]

Wild brown trout like this one from the Cataloochie area, spawn in the fall and provide plenty of fishing action.

Rain will mean great fall

Robert Satterwhite

After a summer of torrential rains, frequent flooding and limited fishing opportunities, trout-fishing conditions are shaping up as the best in years for the fall. Streams are in excellent shape, with plenty of water and plenty of healthy, well-fed trout. […]

Abigail Johnson of Charlotte, 11, caught this bream fishing at the McDowell Nature Preserve on the shores of Lake Wylie.

Mecklenburg County parks full of fishing opportunities

Brian Cope

Numerous fishing spots dot the landscape of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, offering urban anglers a chance to wet a line without having to set aside a whole day for it. […]